Maine State

Columbus, OH

Michigan State

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University researchers are shaking up farm irrigation with a low-cost monitoring system that saves water, improves crop health, and maximizes yields—without breaking the bank. Unpredictable precipitation is one of the toughest challenges farmers face today. Not enough moisture stunts plant growth, while too much can oversaturate the...

Innovative Irrigation System Helps Growers Beat Unpredictable Weather and Boost Profits

New Cultivation Methods: The “inBerry” project explores a data-driven approach to indoor vertical farming, aiming to enhance efficiency. Sustainability: The project focuses on reducing environmental impacts while maintaining crop yields. Technological Integration: New sensor technologies are being introduced to improve the quality and precision of indoor berry cultivation.

inBerry Project to Explore Data-Driven Indoor Cultivation of Berries

Tennessee State

Mississippi State

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	Minimizing water usage has become a goal for many cotton producers in their quest to harvest more sustainable crops. Better Cotton Teams with Pakistan's PULSE on Smallholder Farm Transparency Initiative




	To that end, agricultural giant Cargill has joined forces with Australia-based agricultural technology company Goanna Ag for a pilot program focused on improving irrigation efficiency in cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta.




	Goanna Ag specializes in on-farm irrigation management with its GoField software solution, which employs field sensors, satellite imagery, weather forecasts and crop data to achieve precise irrigation and optimize water usage.




	Through the partnership with Cargill, GoField technology will be available...

Cargill Teams With Australian Ag-Tech Firm to Save Water on Mississippi Cotton Farms

Alabama State

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
The post Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination appeared first on NewsOne.

Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

Cannabis cultivation has seen a significant rise in interest and participation, particularly in regions where it has been legalized. Canada, being one of the countries leading in cannabis legalization and cultivation, offers numerous advantages for growers. Choosing Canadian seed banks for your cannabis cultivation can provide several benefits that enhance your growing experience and outcomes. This article explores the reasons why Canadian seed banks stand out and why they should be your go-to source for cannabis seeds.

Why Choose Canadian Seed Banks for Your Cannabis Cultivation?

While fossil fuels get most of the public’s attention, the shortage of another precious resource threatens to disrupt life on Earth. Reducing local water waste is a crucial piece of overall sustainability. The Earth’s potable water supply faces risks from waste and pollution. Improving water efficiency gives nature time...

Water Waste: 10 innovative techniques to save water (2024 guide)

It's not the banana fruit being used for fibers but the stem or trunk of the banana plant itself. Solutions to a sustainable future lay all around us. By using natural resources and a little bit of science, students and staff at an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) research initiative are creating bio-based composite reinforcements for everyday products.

Researchers find promising potential in banana trees as replacement for synthetic automotive parts: 'You just wouldn't think of it'

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

July 29, 1889 — In view of the great number of swindlers moving about the country the farmers should deal with none but home dealers. Buy your farm implements and machinery from your local dealers. If you buy them from strangers they will want some instrument in writing, which, when pay day comes around you may find not to be exactly what you thought it was.

Farmers, be careful

A festival promoting regenerative food and farming is returning to Jersey for its second year. Regen Gathering has been organised at the Le Tacheron farm in Trinity on 13 and 14 September with a number of activities scheduled. Organisers said 30 entrepreneurs from the Channel Islands, UK, France and US...

Food and farming festival returning to Jersey

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Cultivating cannabis at home has become a popular pastime where it's legal, offering enthusiasts a personal connection to their stash and a rewarding gardening experience. However, navigating the legal landscape and mastering the horticultural techniques of growing cannabis can be complex. This guide will explore the crucial legal guidelines and best practices for growing cannabis at home, ensuring you stay on the right side of the law while cultivating a thriving cannabis garden.

Cultivating Cannabis at Home: Legal Guidelines and Best Practices

NEWS CENTER Maine

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Maine drone pilot on cutting edge of new industry in farming technology

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Maine drone pilot on cutting edge of new industry in farming technology

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